#9: Today is the last day of my 30's.

I always say I became a grown woman at 35, not because I learned more, but because I finally started applying what I already knew.

In this episode, I'm sharing 30 things my 30s taught me-- the real life gems, lessons, and mindset shifts that shaped who I am walking into my 40s.

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#8 We spend so much time looking at the ways other people have betrayed us, disappointed us, or failed to show up — but we rarely look at the quiet, everyday ways we abandon ourselves.

In this powerful episode, Shatiya breaks down one of the biggest mindset shifts that changed her life: You are always on the right path when you’re not betraying yourself.

Shatiya shares deeply personal stories — and how asking one question guided both decisions:

“If I do this, am I being true to myself… or betraying myself?”

You’ll hear:

• What self-betrayal actually looks and feels like

• How we stay in places we’ve outgrown

• Why ignoring your intuition keeps you stuck

• 10 common ways we unknowingly betray ourselves

• How honoring yourself puts you back in alignment

If you’re in the midst oh making a decision, a season of transition, elevation, or reclaiming your voice, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

Sometimes being grown is refusing to betray yourself to keep peace, keep people, or keep a version of you that God already evolved.

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#7: In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my sister for a raw and honest conversation about losing loved ones — the kind of loss that changes everything. Real tears showed up, real memories surfaced, and real healing took place.

We talk about what grief feels like when you lose the people who loved you most, how it reshapes your heart, and how it grows you in ways you never expected. She shares how grief taught her to love and let go — reminding us that letting go doesn’t erase love; it transforms it.

This episode holds space for anyone grieving a parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or someone who shaped their life. Together, we explore:

What grief reveals about how deeply we were loved,

The stages of grief

What support looks like when you're mourning a loved one

Navigating the waves of sadness, acceptance, and healing

At the end, I offer a quiet moment — a sacred pause — for you to speak the name of the person you’re grieving. This one is for your heart.

Sometimes being grown is knowing when to slow down, honor your feelings, and remember the ones who loved you deeply.

#6: In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries — and one of the most underrated tools for protecting your peace: the block button.
Shatiya shares a transparent story about having someone blocked for four years — not out of pettiness, but out of emotional intelligence. This episode dives into emotional regulation, protecting your nervous system, and setting grown boundaries that safeguard your energy and well-being.
You’ll learn how to take responsibility for your happiness, stop letting people play with your peace, and create space for calm, clarity, and control in your life.
 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The power of boundaries and emotional regulation
• Protecting your nervous system and energy
• Choosing peace over access
• How to stop feeling guilty for protecting your mood
 Grown gem: “I didn’t block to be petty. I blocked to protect my mood, my energy. That’s not childish — that’s emotional intelligence.

#5: In this episode of I’m So Grown, we dive into the art of staying mature, graceful, and peaceful when others wrong you. I share real-life stories about betrayal, handling drama without revenge, and how sometimes the most powerful payback is simply removing your presence. From lessons in integrity to trusting God’s justice, this episode is all about keeping your hands clean, protecting your peace, and walking in grown energy.

If you’ve ever struggled with wanting revenge, feeling hurt, or needing closure, this episode will give you practical insights, reflection questions, and spiritual encouragement to let go and rise above.

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#4: Ever struggled with showing affection or saying “I love you” out loud? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share my experience growing up in a “no hugs” home and how she’s learning to soften, to receive, and to give love differently.

If you’ve ever been the strong one, the guarded one, or the one who didn’t grow up hearing I love you often, this is for you.

Cheers to breaking emotional barriers.

#3: Sometimes God sends healing through someone else’s voice — just so you can finally hear the words your heart’s been missing. In this episode, I share a simple moment that opened up a deep revelation about forgiveness, emotional healing, closure, and the power of hearing “I’m sorry.”

I talk about what it means to grow past needing an apology, how to recognize when one might actually be yours to give, and why peace doesn’t wait on someone else’s words.

By the end, I offer a heartfelt apology to anyone who never got one — passing forward the same healing that found me.

Sometimes being grown is realizing you don’t need an apology to heal — you just need the release.

#2: In this episode of I’m So Grown Podcast, we talk about pausing before reacting emotionally, learning emotional self-control, and responding with wisdom instead of popping off when triggered.

Being grown doesn’t mean being silent.

It means being centered.

I share a real moment where the old me would’ve reacted immediately — and how pausing changed the outcome. This episode is for the woman learning that her peace is worth more than being right, and that growth sometimes looks like restraint.

If you’re working on emotional control and learning how to pause before reacting, go ahead and follow the show so you don’t miss episodes like this.”

If this resonated, listen to PayBack is Not My Business next — it’s the grown follow-up to this conversation.

After 4 years away, I'm back to podcasting and ready to use my voice again! Welcome to I'm So Grown, 10-15 minutes of stories, laughs, vulnerability and wisdom to help you grow, reflect, and say-- Old Me Could Never! I am excited that you are here with me today and confident that you will grow and be bless by every episode. So Let's get into it.